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Mara Foundation, a Mara Group non-profit social enterprise on Monday, 23 July 2012, announced the formation and launch of a venture capital firm, Mara Launch Uganda Fund, and its first fund totaling UGX 100 million which is be scaled up to a billion shilling. 
Comztek is pleased to announce that its Botswana partner Kolari and Angola partner Menshen have been lauded Microsoft Country Partner 2012 in their regions. 
The World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) Foundation is to host the 1st Regional Web-Reach Internet Marketing Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya from 4-8 September 2012. The workshop is aimed at helping women entrepreneurs in the African continent to increase online presence and enhance their market reach, both local and international. 
Montgomery West Africa, organisers of 
CNN has beaten its rivals in the latest EMS Africa survey, confirming its position as the single most watched international broadcaster on the continent, winning seven out of ten of the continent's key audiences across all platforms every month, according to results recently released by Ipsos Synovate. 
ABN360 has appointed Nola Mashaba as its new group head of corporate communications. The group includes CNBC Africa and Forbes Africa brands in its portfolio. 
Nigerian Deluxe Colour Productions has partnered with Primedia Out Of Home Nigeria which will provide an investment in the country and its people. The media owner has been chosen by Deluxe because of the company's pedigree, experience and expertise. 
Premium HD video clips from various M-Net productions are now available online at Getty Images and their agent, Gallo Images. Gallo Images represents Getty Images sub-Saharan Africa and will help with all research and licensing enquiries. 
CNBC Africa has opened its eighth African bureau in Zambia as it continues to widen its African reporting footprint. The bureau, a joint venture with Zambia's national broadcaster, ZNBC, will be based in the Zambian capital, Lusaka. 
LONDON, UK: Following the arrival of a number of other pop-up stores in the Covent Garden area, Chanel opened its first UK pop-up store on the main piazza on 24 July 2012 - just in time to benefit from the increased footfall in London driven by the Olympics. As well as stocking the full range of Chanel beauty products, it also boasts a first-of-its-kind nail bar. 
MIAMI, US: Interpublic Group chairman & chief executive, Michael I. Roth takes to the stage at the Festival of Media LatAm to address Latin America's media elite on why the region remains key for the global agency giant. 
WASHINGTON, US: The company operating the US magazine Newsweek indicated on Wednesday the venerable publication is likely to go digital to stem its losses and could undergo other changes by next year. 
PARIS, FRANCE / DARMSTADT, GERMANY /KIEV, UKRAINE: Seattle Times executive editor David Boardman has joined the programme of the World Editors Forum, to be held in Kiev, Ukraine, from 2 to 5 September next, to discuss the paper's radically restructured news operation in a much anticipated session dedicated to innovations in newsroom organisation. 
NEW YORK, US: | Company news |
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SOUTH AFRICABest employers in Africa to be identified by independent index - CRF
As Africa grows in importance on the world stage, the CRF Institute, which identifies choice employers via international HR policy and practice research, is extending its tried and tested Best Employers South Africa index into Africa, identifying top performers in the area of human resources (HR) through independent assessment. Read more >>Sponsorship
SOUTH AFRICABASA crosses borders into Zimbabwe - Business and Arts South Africa
Business and Arts South Africa recently upped its African focus through a seminar convened by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ). Held at the Oliver Mtukudzi-created Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton, the focus of the seminar was trends around sponsorship in arts and culture. Read more >>TV
SOUTH AFRICABranded content for Airtel Ghana - Launch Factory
After a very successful season one, Launch Factory has completed production on another successful Touching Lives for Airtel Ghana. Season two has been broadcast on TV screens for 13 weeks, providing insightful stories on remarkable acts of bravery, kindness, compassion, love and humanity by ordinary people. Read more >>| Government |
SOUTH AFRICADlamini Zuma appeals for support
South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has appealed for support as she prepared to take over the African Union Commission, saying her new role in the AU presents "a great responsibility" not only for her but for all women in the continent. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAOver R600m to improve HIV, Aids outcomes in NW
The North West Department of Health has dispersed an over R600m conditional grant to improve HIV and Aids, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Tuberculosis outcomes. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAGovt explains traffic fines related to state vehicles
Government has clarified the rules pertaining to traffic fines for official state vehicles, saying recent media coverage on the issue indicated a lack of understanding of The National Road Traffic Act No. 93 of 1996. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICASA anti-piracy warships on station in the Mozambican Channel
The New Age reports that South Africa has placed its warships on station in the Mozambican Channel to counter the problem of piracy at sea, which costs the world at least R85bn a year. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAAnti-abalone poaching campaign yielding results
An anti-poaching campaign led by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries resulted in the arrest of seven men and confiscation of 26 429 units of abalone. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAIndustrialisation key to spur African growth
While Africa is sitting on the cusp of increasing investment, the continent should transform the growth spurt into a more sustainable developmental path that is driven by industrialisation, while also attracting foreign direct investment, says Trade and Industry (dti) Minister Rob Davies. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICANPA suspected Breytenbach leaked info to media
[Ernest Mabuza] The acting senior manager of the Integrity Management Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority Hercules Wasserman said the unit had suspicions that suspended senior prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach was leaking information to the media‚ contrary to the NPA's media policy. Wasserman said this was the serious issue for the NPA. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAZuma mulls 5.5% pay rise for public office bearers
President Jacob Zuma is considering a 5.5% increase for public office bearers recommended by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers, the commission's chairperson Judge Willie Seriti said yesterday. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICACorrupt public servants pocket R300-million
Times Live says that fraud and misconduct by public service workers cost the government about R300-million and at least R150-million of that will never be recovered. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAShock report on municipal incompetence
Just 13 of South Africa's 283 municipalities received a clean audit from the Auditor-General, according to Times Live, which says the poor performance continued despite warnings from the Auditor-General's office and its offer to formulate intervention strategies to curb the problems. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAProvince helping to capacitate municipalities - Zille
The Western Cape has put in place various programmes to assist municipalities to improve their performance, the province's Premier Helen Zille said on Monday. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICABreytenbach disciplinary open to media
The media must be allowed at the disciplinary hearing of suspended National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach‚ the High Court in Pretoria ruled yesterday. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICACourt ruling gets Peternell onto Olympic team
SOUTH AFRICAGauteng commits to better audit outcomes
SOUTH AFRICAPolice turn attention to jewellery store crimes
| Motoring |
SOUTH AFRICASmoother Amarok flexes more muscle
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] It usually takes ages (and some times it never happens) for car manufacturers to actually listen to grumbles from the public and attach enough weight to criticism by motoring journalists to actually do something about it - but not so Volkswagen South Africa who have made a few important improvements to their popular Amarok double-cab bakkies to eliminate the flak. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAVolkswagen plant firing on all cylinders
[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Volkswagen South Africa's engine plant in Uitenhage is back up to speed thanks to an export order from China for more than 12 000 engines. Read more >>More Motoring news...
| Travel |
SOUTH AFRICATaj Cape Town launches VIP membership programme
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Taj Cape Town has recently launched its exclusive Taste by Taj membership programme, an extension of the hotel's service offering to ensure that local guests and regular users of the hotel's many facilities receive maximum enjoyment and value. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICA[10 Things I Love About...] Being The Incidental Tourist
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Contributing Editor Brian Berkman asked Dawn Jorgensen, professional tour operator and according to her own words, "just a travelling girl trying to keep up with my heart's many desires", where her heart lies and how travel has enriched her life. He got these spirited responses... Read more >>SOUTH AFRICAA perfect balance of buzz & beach
Reputed to be a first in Mauritian holiday-making, Long Beach is a vibrant beach resort that aims to be the embodiment of fresh, relaxed and carefree luxury and the winner of four major travel awards in its year of opening. Read more >>More Travel news...
| BizLounge |
SOUTH AFRICAThe Dark Knight Rises triumphantly
[Daniel Dercksen] In an age of crime- and terrorism busting, warfare, and maniacs shootings cinema-goers dominating news headlines, 2012 celebrates the rebirth or superheroes in film. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, it has been a year of Marvel's The Avengers, The Amazing Spider-Man, and now The Dark Knight Rises, merging entrainment and edutainment in turning ordinary men and women into superheroes to resolve serious issues, and cradle the concerns of humankind in a compassionate and entertaining manner. Read more >>SOUTH AFRICALinkin Park to play Cape Town and Joburg in November
American rock band Linkin Park will perform two stadium shows on 7 November at Cape Town Stadium and 10 November, 2012, at the Soccer City Complex, FNB Stadium, Joburg. Tickets went on public sale for Joburg on 26 July and for Cape Town on 27 July at Computicket. Read more >>More BizLounge news...
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